Gladys Presley

Gladys Presley was mother of Elvis Presley, She was the only one who had really cared for him. Elvis himself always told that Gladys is the important lady in his life. He also said that if he had waked her up in night for help, she helped him and never shouted once.

Here are some other few notable points on her:-

  • She was born in 10 April 1912.
  • Her father was Robert Lee Smith and Mother was Octavia Luvenia "Doll" Mansell.
  • Her Mother died because of tubercolosis in 59 age, and her father died because of pneumonia.
  • She liked to play basketball when she was young.
  • She had married to Vernon Presley in 17 June 1933.
  • Her real name was Gladys Love Smith.
  • Elvis had gifted her a pink cadillac in 1954.
  • He had also gifted her a Chihuahua dog in 1956.
  • She was always worried that fame would distance her from her beloved son.
  • She was heavy on Alcohol in her last days.
  • She was died in 14th August, 1958. RIP.

    After that Elvis Presley was much serious towards life, He had said "I don't know why she had to go so young. But it made me think about death. I don't feel I'll live a long life. That's why I have to get what I can from every day". Really great quote by him.